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How to get fromPortlaoise to County Kerryby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portlaoise to County Kerry by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Killarneytrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Milltownbus bus 279
    3h 50m
    €21–43

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 735
    2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    5h 58m
    €22–45

  3. Drive  217 km

    1. Drive from Portlaoise to County Kerrycar car 217 km
    2h 33m
    €38–54

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Traleetrain train Ic
    4h 21m
    €33–45

Portlaoise to County Kerry by train and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Portlaoise, Ireland and County Kerry, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Milltown via Limerick Arthurs Qy, Killarney Mission, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Portlaoise to Tralee once a week. Tickets cost €21–30 and the journey takes 3h 4m.

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